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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,857.66, 1,495,213.95 and 389,532.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,857.66, 1,495,213.95 and 389,532.22 is: 584,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,857.66 : 1,495,213.95 = 389,532.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,857.66/1,495,213.95 = 389,532.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,857.66x = 1,495,213.95 × 389,532.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,857.66x = 582,434,004,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,434,004,850.06/996,857.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,269.98

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